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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.94, 33,037.74 and 13,867.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.94, 33,037.74 and 13,867.62 is: 19,140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.94 : 33,037.74 = 13,867.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.94/33,037.74 = 13,867.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.94x = 33,037.74 × 13,867.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.94x = 458,154,823.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,154,823.98/23,936.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,140.07

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